Ephesus - Bodrum Tour

Ephesus - Bodrum Tour is everyday departure from Izmir Airport or Istanbul with domestic flight . Bodrum is a port city in Muğla Province, in the southwestern Aegean Region of Turkey. It is located on the southern coast of Bodrum Peninsula, at a point that checks the entry into the Gulf of Gökova. The city was called Halicarnassus of Caria in ancient times and was famous for housing the Mausoleum of Mausolus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Bodrum Castle, built by the Crusaders in the 15th century, overlooks the harbour and the marina. The castle grounds include a Museum of Underwater Archeology and hosts several cultural festivals throughout the year.

Ephesus - Bodrum Tour Details

DAY 1 – Arrival in Izmir - Full Day Ephesus Ancient City Tour - Overnight in Kusadasi (Lunch, Dinner inc.) On arrival in Izmir Airport, you will be met by your tour guide & you will proceed to the Ancient City of Ephesus, the great city & metropolitan center of the Antiquity, the best preserved Greco-Roman City in the world. Here you will see the Agora, Odeon, Curetes Street, Celsius Library, famous Roman Baths, the Grand Theater and Marble Street. After lunch at local restaurant, day tour will continue with a visit the House of Virgin Mary where she is said to be brought here by St. John & have spent the last of her days. Here you will have the chance to see the shrine & small chapel which is a pilgrimage sight just recently visited by Pope Benedict. The tour also includes a visit to the remains of Artemis Temple & before a visit to the old Greek Village of Sirince. After the tour you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 2 –Breakfast - Drive to Bodrum - Free Afternoon - Overnight in Bodrum (Breakfast inc.) After breakfast & check-out, you will be driven to Bodrum with the remainder of day at your leisure. Bodrum is a lively, popular holiday resort on the Aegean Sea, renowned in antiquity under its ancient name, Halicarnassus. Overnight in Bodrum.

DAY 3 – Breakfast - Free Day in Bodrum - Overnight in Bodrum (Breakfast inc.) After breakfast at your hotel, you will have the day at leisure to explore Bodrum Castle and Museum, The Mausoleum, Amphitheater, Myndus GateOttoman Tower or enjoy beautifull beaches. Overnight in Bodrum.

DAY 4 – Breakfast - Transfer to Bodrum Airport (Breakfast inc.) After breakfast, check-out & you will be transferred to Bodrum Airport for your onward flight.

Tour Includes

All Hotel accommodations in choice of preferred class All noted sightseeing tours on regular group OR private guided basis All tours with professional tour guide, licensed by the Ministry of Tourism All main entrance fees to sights mentioned by the itinerary All meals mentioned by the itinerary (B:Breakfast, L:Lunch, D:Dinner) - Vegetarian meals available All required land transport & round-trip airport transfers with A/C minivans throughout the trip. All parking fees, ferry, tolls handling services

Tour Excludes

Internal flights to/from Izmir & Bodrum Personal travel insurance, any other expenses not noted in the above included section or airport tax, visa for Turkey (if required), any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels, items of a personal nature, hotel extras (minibar, telephone/internet usage, laundry, etc), drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast) and medical services.